unsuccessful

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It was ugly, basic - on this occasion unsuccessful, although Maguire did have a header cleared off the line by Yukinari Sugawara in a rare moment of danger for Japan's defence.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

We will present four successful and numerous unsuccessful formulations.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Efforts to reach the author, Ballard, on Thursday were unsuccessful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Attorneys for the Ramos family have appealed the decision, but if that appeal is unsuccessful the family could be deported to Ecuador.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

He had a series of unsuccessful business ventures and went bankrupt more than once.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson